Trump-Endorsed Burt Jones Lost the Georgia Republican Gubernatorial Runoff
Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million, largely from his own funds, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff. Trump-endorsed candidates had mostly wins in primaries across multiple states, but Jones’s loss shows an endorsement is not foolproof when significant financial resources are deployed. Four states and the District of Columbia held primaries on a
Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million, largely from his own funds, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff. An endorsement from President Donald Trump is not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved. Trump-endorsed candidates had 14 wins and 1 loss so far. Several Trump-backed candidates won or advanced in races across Iowa, Montana and South Dakota. Trump-backed incumbents prevailed in multiple congressional races. Trump posted 'WINS!' on Truth Social after primary results. Four states and the District of Columbia held primaries Tuesday. An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries, according to triblive.
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